Mike and all-
After instructing at two DE's with the header, I just pulled the heat shield to check the torque on the bolts and the JET-HOT black. Bolts tight but, regretfully, the coating is flaking off in 25-50 cent size circles on the runners just aft of the mounting plate. I was extremely careful during installation, too. Taped the header up to avoid dings. Suggests poor prep on JET-HOT's part. If I had it to do over, I'd get it bare, then fine sand-blast and use VHT or COOL-IT by Thermo-Tech paint. Hope others are having better results. Love the header, tho!

 

NC Trackrat: thanks for the update. Just got off the phone with Jet-Hot, they said the thermal barrier of 1700-F was probably exceeded during your latest track session :( Now Jet-Hot does offer a 2000-F coating out of their NC facility (but not here in AZ) and they might be able to work out an upgrade pricing for you if you're interested.

Pls call Jet-Hot at 800.432.3379 and explain to them your situation and they should be able to accommodate. They are a good company and should be able to help you out. There's a batch number on your header so they can look it up in their system.

We have always used their Extreme Sterling on our manifolds and headers with exceptional results. But as with any racing environment, it generates a lot of heat so it's hard to cope with all the varibles.

Pls ctc me if you need further assistance.

cheers.
mike

 

watch out the supercharged Minis run some wicked high EGTs.... As your coating is indicating....

Matt

 

Have one extra Stepped header up for sale... no waiting!!! $849 + shipping!!!

 

Nevermind... this one has been SOLD...

 

Does anyone know where to obtain a replacement v-band clamp?